Meopham School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityKent
AddressWrotham Road, DA13 0AH
URN139075

School Census

Total 989
Girls/Boys 484/505
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.9%/51.1%
% pupils where English not first language 2.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 155
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 3.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/04/2023 Good
22/01/2019 Outstanding
Inspection Date 19/04/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/01/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53.10%
Entering EBacc 78.10%
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.4
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc 74%
EBacc average point score 3.8
Progress 8 -0.26
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.22
Progress 8 -0.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications570
As first preference90
As second preference136
As third preference168
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers90
second preference offers33
third preference offers22
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications754
As first preference190
As second preference206
As third preference193
Total Offers Made192
first preference offers154
second preference offers24
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications682
As first preference208
As second preference198
As third preference171
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers172
second preference offers11
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications1048
As first preference267
As second preference238
As third preference221
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers170
second preference offers13
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications839
As first preference219
As second preference276
As third preference183
Total Offers Made156
first preference offers143
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications776
As first preference226
As second preference243
As third preference190
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers148
second preference offers13
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.56%
Total Applications626
As first preference154
As second preference193
As third preference161
Total Offers Made137
first preference offers99
second preference offers25
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications625
As first preference146
As second preference187
As third preference165
Total Offers Made167
first preference offers127
second preference offers30
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications493
As first preference97
As second preference152
As third preference132
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers96
second preference offers39
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications392
As first preference81
As second preference98
As third preference120
Total Offers Made112
first preference offers81
second preference offers12
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications347
As first preference69
As second preference92
As third preference102
Total Offers Made96
first preference offers69
second preference offers17
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree48%
disagree14%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree48%
disagree16%
strongly disagree9%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree16%
agree39%
disagree27%
strongly disagree13%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree14%
disagree9%
strongly disagree10%
don't know6%
not applicable51%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree13%
agree44%
disagree25%
strongly disagree13%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree19%
agree29%
disagree23%
strongly disagree18%
don't know2%
not applicable8%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes41%
no59%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree13%
agree39%
disagree22%
strongly disagree16%
dont know9%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree22%
agree43%
disagree20%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree47%
disagree21%
strongly disagree9%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree16%
agree44%
disagree28%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree57%
disagree16%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree61%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree38%
disagree16%
strongly disagree13%
don't know16%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes60%
no40%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.5%
african ethnic origin3.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.5%
indian ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin84.7%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
african ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.1%
indian ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%

Nearby Schools

Meopham Community Academy

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Longfield Road, , DA13 0JW

Helen Allison School

(0.47 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Longfield Road, , DA13 0EW